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Derby Fire Erupts at Former Albert Looms Site
14 Jun
Summary
- Six fire crews tackled a blaze at a disused building on Sunday evening.
- Residents were advised to keep windows closed due to heavy smoke.
- The Albert Looms site was sold in 2025 for potential industrial development.
A significant fire engulfed a disused two-storey building at the former Albert Looms site in Spondon, Derby, on Sunday evening, June 14, 2026. Six fire crews, comprising personnel from Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire along with an aerial ladder platform, were dispatched to the Megaloughton Lane location around 17:05 BST. Upon arrival, firefighters found the building heavily alight. Authorities issued a public safety warning, advising residents in the affected area to keep their windows and doors shut due to the considerable smoke drifting from the incident. Police also cautioned motorists to travel with care through the vicinity. Albert Looms, a business that operated for over a century, ceased trading in 2024. The seven-acre Spondon property was subsequently sold in 2025 to Ivygrove Developments Ltd, with plans to develop small and medium-sized industrial units on the land.
